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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.78, 1,498.46 and 643.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.78, 1,498.46 and 643.78 is: 888.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.78 : 1,498.46 = 643.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.78/1,498.46 = 643.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.78x = 1,498.46 × 643.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.78x = 964,678.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,678.58/1,085.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.47

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